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Five Prisoners Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj

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Arman Nasirzadeh, Ghezel Hesar prison, Mohammad Koushki, Salam Baba-Khan Jafari

At dawn on October 23, five prisoners were executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, following convictions for drug-related offenses, murder, and rape.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of two prisoners sentenced to death for drug-related charges: Salam Baba-Khan Jafari and Mohammad Koushki. The identities of two Afghan nationals, executed for murder and rape, are still under investigation.

Earlier this week, HRANA had reported that these four prisoners were transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for their executions. However, as of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities have not made formal announcements regarding the executions.

In a separate case, the Rokna news agency reported the execution of 33-year-old Arman Nasirzadeh, also in Ghezel Hesar Prison. According to Rokna, a long-standing dispute between Nasirzadeh and the victim, Akbar R., escalated, leading to the murder. Despite filing a complaint against Akbar R., Nasirzadeh eventually killed him. After the incident, Nasirzadeh surrendered to the police and was sentenced to death for premeditated murder.

Throughout the legal process, many individuals and authorities attempted to secure forgiveness from the victim’s family, even in the final moments before the execution. However, after Nasirzadeh spent 10 years in prison, the family of Akbar R. chose not to pardon him, resulting in the execution being carried out as planned.

According to HRANA’s latest annual report, between October 10, 2023, and October 8, 2024, at least 811 individuals were executed in Iran, marking a 23.06% increase compared to the same period last year. Four of these executions were carried out publicly, with many of the accused reportedly being denied fair trials.

Four Prisoners Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison for Drug-Related Crimes

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Abdolbari Tajik, Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Javid Ahmadkhani, Karaj, Pasha Pashto

At dawn today, October 16, the execution of four prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges was carried out in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of three of the prisoners who were hanged this morning as “Abdolbari Tajik and Pasha Pashto, two Afghan nationals, and Javid Ahmadkhani.” The identity of the fourth executed prisoner is still under investigation by HRANA.

These prisoners, who had been previously sentenced to death for drug-related charges, were transferred to solitary confinement in Ghezel Hesar Prison yesterday along with two other prisoners in preparation for their execution.

According to data gathered by the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj witnessed the highest number of executions in 2023, with Zahedan Prison following closely behind. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

Six Prisoners Transferred to Solitary Confinement in Ghezel Hesar Prison for Execution

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Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Karaj

On October 15, six prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges were transferred to solitary confinement in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj in preparation for their execution.

These prisoners had been sentenced to death on drug-related charges, and the transfer was made to carry out their execution. HRANA is currently investigating further details, including the identities of the prisoners.

According to the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran, in 2023, at least 767 citizens, including 21 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the executions of 7 individuals were carried out in public. Additionally, during this period, 172 others were sentenced to death, with 5 of them sentenced to public execution. It is worth noting that during the same period, the initial death sentences of 49 other individuals were also upheld by the Supreme Court.

Execution of Seven Individuals in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj

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Ahmad Narooie, Arman Hedayati, Ghezel Hesar prison, Kamran Saghaie, Karaj, Mohammad Narooie

At dawn October 9, at least seven prisoners were executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

Among those executed were Ahmad Narooie, Mohammad Narooie, and Kamran Saghaie, who had been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court for drug-related charges. Additionally, the Criminal Court sentenced two Afghan nationals to death for rape. The remaining two prisoners, who had been convicted of murder, included Arman Hedayati, whose identity was verified by HRANA.

Ahmad Narooie and Mohammad Narooie were from Sistan and Baluchestan, and Kamran Saghaie was from Khorramabad. The Narooie brothers were previously arrested in Tehran for possessing 25 kilograms of crystal meth and were sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court. Saghaie was arrested in Shahriar for trafficking 700 kilograms of morphine and later received a death sentence.

Details about other executed individuals, as reported by Etemad newspaper, are as follows:

According to Etemad, one of the two prisoners convicted of murder had killed his father in 2007 during a family dispute. Initially, he attempted to murder his 10-year-old niece to take revenge on his brother but ultimately killed his father. After his trial and sentencing, he was granted a temporary reprieve by the victim’s family but was executed once this period expired, as he failed to obtain their pardon.

The second individual was a man who, in 2021, killed his neighbor over a personal dispute and then burned the body. Despite attempts to obtain the victim’s family’s consent, he was executed after the failed negotiations.

Etemad also reported, without revealing the identities of the Afghan prisoners, that they were sentenced to death for a gang rape that took place in 2019 in western Tehran. The incident occurred when the victim, a woman, visited a villa and was assaulted by seven Afghan men. Six members of this group received death sentences, with two being executed last week and two others yesterday. The remaining two defendants are currently awaiting execution in prison.

According to data gathered by the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj witnessed the highest number of executions in 2023, with Zahedan Prison following closely behind. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

Four Prisoners, Including a Juvenile Offender, Executed in Karaj and Zahedan

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Ahmad Narooie, Ghezel Hesar prison, Mehdi Brahooie, Mohammad Eshaq-Zahi, Saeed Safaie, Zahedan

Today, October 9, the death sentences of four prisoners, including a juvenile offender previously convicted of drug-related charges and murder, were carried out in Zahedan and Ghezel Hesar prisons in Karaj, accroding to Haal Vsh.

The identities of these hanged prisoners have been reported as follows: Ahmad Narooie, 33, and Mohammad Eshaq-Zahi, 31, both residents of Zahedan; Mehdi Brahooie, 21; and Saeed Safaie, approximately 55 years old, Kermanshah.

According to the report, Mehdi Brahooie was arrested in 2019 at the age of 17 on murder charges following a group altercation in Khash. After spending about two years in the Juvenile Correction and Rehabilitation Center, he was transferred to Zahedan Prison. He was eventually sentenced to death by the Juvenile Court of Sistan and Baluchestan Province and was moved to solitary confinement on Sunday, October 6, in preparation for his execution, which was carried out in Zahedan Prison.

Additionally, Narooie and Eshaq-Zahi were arrested in 2020 in Tehran, along with three others, in a joint case on drug-related charges. They were sentenced to death by the Tehran Revolutionary Court. Saeed Safaie, a retired teacher, was also arrested on drug-related charges in 2018. The executions of these three individuals were carried out in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj.

At the time of this report’s publication, the prison authorities and responsible organizations have yet to officially announce the executions.

According to the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran, in 2023, at least 767 citizens, including 21 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the executions of 7 individuals were carried out in public. Additionally, during this period, 172 others were sentenced to death, with 5 of them sentenced to public execution. It is worth noting that during the same period, the initial death sentences of 49 other individuals were also upheld by the Supreme Court.

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Report on the Execution of 7 Prisoners in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj

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Behnam Hossein Dastjerdi, Fazlollah Pournasiri, Ghezel Hesar prison, Hamzeh Shahbazi, HRANA, Karaj

At dawn on October 2, at least seven prisoners were executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj. Among them, two had been convicted of drug-related offenses, three—one woman and two men—were convicted of murder, and two Afghan nationals had been sentenced to death for rape.

According to a previous report by HRANA, Hamzeh Shahbazi and Fazlollah Pournasiri were sentenced to death for drug-related charges, while the two Afghan nationals were convicted of rape. The other three prisoners, convicted of murder, had received death sentences from criminal courts. One of the male prisoners was identified as Behnam Hossein Dastjerdi.

Details of several of these cases, as reported by Hamshahri newspaper, are as follows:

The two Afghan nationals, whose names were not disclosed, were convicted of raping a woman in western Tehran in 2019. They were part of a joint case involving five other men. One of the defendants was acquitted, while the remaining six were sentenced to death. Four other prisoners in the same case are still awaiting execution.

Regarding the female prisoner executed for murdering her husband, reports indicate that eight years ago, she, along with one of her husband’s friends, strangled her husband and set his body on fire. Despite forgiveness from her child, other family members of the victim, including his mother, sister, and brother, insisted on her execution, which ultimately led to the carrying out of the sentence.

Hamshahri also detailed the case of another male prisoner executed for murder. In 2022, following a dispute over a cigarette pack bet, he and a friend fatally stabbed a man. After his arrest, he confessed to the crime and was sentenced to death. Efforts by him and his family to seek forgiveness from the victim’s family were unsuccessful, leading to his execution.

HRANA has confirmed that Behnam Hossein Dastjerdi, one of the executed prisoners, was the father of an 11-year-old child. He and three other prisoners were moved to solitary confinement on Monday, September 30, in preparation for their executions.

According to data gathered by the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj witnessed the highest number of executions in 2023, with Zahedan Prison following closely behind. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

Two Prisoners Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj for Drug-related Crimes

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Fazlollah Pournasiri, Ghezel Hesar prison, Hamzeh Shahbazi, Karaj

At dawn today, October 2, the execution of two prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death on charges related to drug-related crimes was carried out in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj.

HRANA has identified these prisoners, who were sentenced to death on drug-related charges, as Hamzeh Shahbazi and Fazlollah Pournasiri. On Monday, September 30, Mr. Shahbazi and Mr. Pournasiri, along with two prisoners convicted of murder, were transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for their execution.

As of the time of this report, the execution of these prisoners has not been officially announced by prison officials or the relevant authorities.

The reports from the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists for the year 2023 reveal a concerning prevalence of executions for drug offenses in Iran, constituting 56.4% of the total executions. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

Four Prisoners Transferred to Solitary Confinement for Execution in Ghezel Hesar Prison

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Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Karaj

Yesterday, September 30, four prisoners in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj, who had previously been sentenced to death on charges related to drug offenses and murder, were transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for their execution.

The transfer of these prisoners, who had previously been sentenced to death for drug-related offenses and murder, was carried out in preparation for the implementation of their sentences. HRANA is currently investigating further details, including the identities of these prisoners.

According to data gathered by the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj witnessed the highest number of executions in 2023, with Zahedan Prison following closely behind. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

Two Prisoners Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj

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Ghezel Hesar prison, Karaj

At down September 25, the death sentences of two prisoners, previously convicted of murder in separate cases, were carried out in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj, according ro Rokna.

One of these prisoners had committed murder during an altercation in November 2021. The other prisoner was convicted of killing a person on April 12, 2019, and was subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary.

According to the report, three other prisoners, who had been sentenced to death on charges of murder and rape, were also taken to the gallows. However, they were granted a temporary reprieve and returned to their ward.

The identities of the executed prisoners were not disclosed in this report.

According to the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran, in 2023, at least 767 citizens, including 21 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the executions of 7 individuals were carried out in public. Additionally, during this period, 172 others were sentenced to death, with 5 of them sentenced to public execution. It is worth noting that during the same period, the initial death sentences of 49 other individuals were also upheld by the Supreme Court.

Two Prisoners Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj

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Abdulrahman Tajik, Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Karaj, Sajjad Bandegi

At dawn today, September 11, two prisoners previously arrested and sentenced to death on drug-related charges were executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of the executed prisoners as Sajjad Bandegi and Abdulrahman Tajik, the latter being an Afghan national. Both had been sentenced to death for drug offenses. Yesterday, they, along with another inmate, were transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for their execution.

The third prisoner, whose identity remains undisclosed, is still being held in solitary confinement, awaiting further action.

As of this report, prison authorities and official sources have not formally announced the executions.

The reports from the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists for the year 2023 reveal a concerning prevalence of executions for drug offenses in Iran, constituting 56.4% of the total executions. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.